Category Archives: Old Time Radio

The Quiz Kids

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Elizabeth Thomsen

I ran across this postcard on CardCow last week. It’s one of the preprinted cards sent to people who submitted questions to the popular Quiz Kids radio program. As an old time radio buff, I knew that the program featured … Continue reading →

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Behind Your Radio Dial: The Story of NBC

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Elizabeth Thomsen

This promotional film by and about NBC Radio from around 1947 is an interesting look at the world of radio and television broadcasting, from rehearsals and studio tours to focus groups commenting on new program ideas. There are snippets from … Continue reading →

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On the Air

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Elizabeth Thomsen

On the Air is a 1937 educational film about radio broadcasting from the Jam Handy Organization. It opens with a studio radio performance by celebrated violinist David Rubinoff and his orchestra, all dressed in formal attire, showing the musicians but … Continue reading →

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RIP Gale Storm

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Elizabeth Thomsen

Gale Storm, best-remembered from her 1950′s program “My Little Margie,” died on June 27 at the age of 87. Born Josephine Cottle, her career began in 1940 when she won a national talent contest called Gateway to Hollywood. The official … Continue reading →

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